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Publication Name World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID 117777
Country Italy
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ISSN 1948-5182 (online)
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Category Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type Correspondence
Article Title Letter to the Editor: Filling the gaps in non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Roberta Forlano, Nicola Maurizio Castellaneta and Patrizia Suppressa
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Roberta Forlano http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4746-7065
Patrizia Suppressa http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3146-9173
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Roberta Forlano, Associate Professor, Gastroenterology Unit, General Regional Hospital “F Miulli”, Strada Provinciale Acquaviva-Santeramo, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Puglia, Italy. forlano@lum.it
Key Words Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease; Liver fibrosis; Screening; Non-invasive assessment; Liver function tests
Core Tip Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis remains challenging in patients suffering from metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease. A two-tier system including blood tests and elastography still remains the most sensible and practical approach to address this unmet need.
Publish Date 2026-08-18 03:51
Citation

Forlano R, Castellaneta NM, Suppressa P. Letter to the Editor: Filling the gaps in non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. World J Hepatol 2026; 18(8): 117777

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v18/i8/117777.htm
DOI https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.117777
Full Article (PDF) WJH-18-117777-with-cover.pdf
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